Catastrophic Definition & Meaning

catastrophic
adjective
  1. extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin; "a catastrophic depression"; "catastrophic illness"; "a ruinous course of action"

"Catastrophic" in song lyrics

See how catastrophic is used in real songs:

  • "Ap'll rock it, the results are catastrophic"
    Apathy f/ Celph Titled, Motive — Demigodzilla
  • "Spend it on some ol high performance, Catastrophic"
    C-Bo f/ E-40 — 40 & C-Bo
  • "for years we ran our projects like a marathon, its catastrophic"
    Cormega — Beautiful Mind

Usage tips for "catastrophic"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "catastrophic" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for catastrophic to find words that pair well.

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